Downtown Greenway Walking Tour
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
Explore the Downtown Greenway with us! Join our guided walking tours on Saturday, April 18, from 9 am to 12 noon to experience the full 4-mile loop, public art, local history, and more. Tours begin and end at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street). Drop-ins welcome, as space allows!
Pre-register now at http://tinyurl.com/DGWalkTours

Take it to the Trails 101: Trail Safety
2026-04-20 16:00 - 17:00
Learn how to tie essential knots and build new outdoor skills that prepare you for anything.

Pisgah Project Day
2026-04-25 08:00 - 16:00
Pisgah Project Day (PPD) is Pisgah’s largest volunteer day. Each spring, hundreds of community volunteers join forces with The Pisgah Conservancy, our event sponsors and partners, and the Forest Service to complete dozens of improvement projects throughout the Pisgah Ranger District.
Join us for this year’s event on Saturday, April 25th.
Volunteer registration is now open! Pre-registration on the event page is required for all volunteers.
Thank you to our Lead Sponsor, the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority, and to all of our event sponsors and partners.
For full event details, registration, and to see all of our sponsors and partners, please visit:
https://pisgahconservancy.org/pisgah-project-day/

Urban Foraging
2026-04-27 17:30 - 18:30
Discover the hidden flavors of the city! Join us on Monday, April 27, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm for an outdoor urban foraging class at the local public orchard, Meeting Place at the Public Orchard, where we’ll explore edible plants right off the greenway and learn sustainable foraging techniques by a local professor.
Register Now at: https://tinyurl.com/urbanforaging25

Wheels on the Greenway
2026-05-02 09:00 - 13:00
Our 11th Annual Wheels on the Greenway event is back! This growing Greensboro tradition is a FREE community event that celebrates wheels of all kinds and encourages people of all ages to get out on the Downtown Greenway for a morning of fun! The main event will take place at our Innovation Cornerstone, Woven Works Park, located at the corner of Murrow Boulevard and Lindsay Street. Street parking is available at 401 Cumberland St. There are no public restrooms at this location!

Growing A Pollinator Garden
2026-05-04 17:30 - 18:30
Join us Monday, May 4, from 5:30-6:30 pm at Woven Works Park for our Growing A Pollinator Garden! Whether you have a backyard or a patio, you’ll discover how to plant a garden that attracts and supports our local pollinators. Register Now at: https://tinyurl.com/DGpollinatorgarden

Speaker Series: East Coast Greenway
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for the second date in the Downtown Greenway Speaker Series, this time with a focus on the East Coast Greenway. Learn about the vision, impact, and future of the 3,000-mile trail during a public talk by ECG Executive Director Dennis Markatos-Soriano. This free event is open to the public and will take place May 7 from 5:30-7 pm at the Greensboro History Museum. Come discover how regional trail networks connect communities and support healthier, more active lifestyles. You will also gain insight into how long-distance trail systems drive economic development, tourism, and environmental stewardship in the communities they serve. Learn how the East Coast Greenway is working to create a safe, accessible route for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, and explore.

Wildlife on the Greenway
2026-05-13 17:30 - 18:30
Discover the animals that call the Downtown Greenway home on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30-6:30 pm at Meeting Place. We’ll show you how they interact with each other and how they live in our community. Parking is located along Prescott Street. There are no public restrooms at this site.
Register Now at: https://tinyurl.com/DGwildlife

Spring in the Streams
2026-05-18 17:30 - 18:30
Explore the stream with Laine Roberts and the Downtown Greenway on Monday, May 18, from 5:30-6:30 pm at our Western Branch and learn about the life it supports, the importance to the environment, and simple ways you can help care for it. Register Now at: https://tinyurl.com/DGstreamclean

Will You Bee Their Neighbor?
2026-05-26 17:30 - 19:00
Take your first steps into the world of beekeeping with the Downtown Greenway on Tuesday, May 26, from 5:30-7 pm at our Pollinator Garden in Woven Works Park. Learn about the life of bees, how hives work, and how you can keep a hive of your own. Register Now at: https://tinyurl.com/DGbee26

SPCA on the Greenway
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for a walk along the Greenway with the SPCA on Saturday, May 27, from 5:30-7:00 pm! The SPCA is a local animal rescue non-profit dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected, and injured animals. Individuals will have a dog that they can walk along the greenway to socialize and get their energy out in a positive way! The hike will consist of only about 1-2 miles and begin at the Freedom Cornerstone. Register Now at: https://tinyurl.com/DGspcawalks

Tune In & Tune Up
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00
We’re celebrating Bike Month, and invite you to come hang out along the Downtown Greenway at Carin’s Course (501 Guilford Avenue). We’ll have Community Bike Shop and other bike mechanics provide simple bicycle tune-ups. Learn about the “ABC Quick Check” and some basic bike maintenance, while enjoying the company of other folks who like to ride.

Chatham Celebrates America 250: Cumulative Celebration
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00
July 4, 2026, marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Join Chatham Celebrates America 250 in recognizing the Semi quincentennial during our Cumulative Celebration on Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 10am-2pm. Admission is free. Together, we’ll remember the events that have shaped our history, reflect on the present, and envision a promising future for the next generation.
Festivities will include live music and performances, food trucks, vendors, displays and demonstrations, activities for children, and much more. If you are interested in participating, volunteering or getting involved in other ways, please contact Lindsay Ray at lindsay.ray@chathamcountync.gov or 919-545-8302.
This free, family-friendly event takes place indoors at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). Shuttle services will be provided by Chatham Transit. CCACC is an ADA-compliant space, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, shared spaces, and walkways. Since most of the festivities will take place indoors, this event will not be pet friendly. Please leave your furry friends at home. Service animals are welcome.
See more America 250 events. Learn more on the Chatham Celebrates America 250 Microsite. See more events at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center.

Monster Dash
2026-10-17 11:00 - 13:00
The Cape Fear Flyers run in the trails of Carolina Beach State Park year round and we are excited each year to invite youth cross country teams from across the state and our running community to enjoy the trails of the state park we love so much.
The Monster Dash starts with a youth cross country meet with trail runs at 2K, 3K, and 4K. The last event of the morning is a 5K for the 15-18 age division and the community.
Registration opens on June 1, 2026
